Samuel Hurst Seager
New Zealand builder, draftsman, architect, town planner, photographer (1885ā1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Hurst Seager CBE (26 June 1855 ā 5 October 1933) was a notable New Zealand builder, draftsman, architect and town planner. He was born in London, England, in 1855, and as a boy emigrated to Christchurch, New Zealand, with his parents in 1870.[1]
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Samuel Hurst Seager | |
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Born | (1855-06-26)26 June 1855 London, England |
Died | 5 October 1933(1933-10-05) (aged 78) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Occupation | Architect |
Buildings | Daresbury Christchurch Municipal Chambers |
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He was one of the pioneers of the New Zealand bungalow.[1][2] He purchased land on Clifton Hill in Sumner and designed and established a garden suburb with eight bungalows which were sold in 1914.[3] Seager resided at No.1 The Spur for eight years from 1902.
Two of his notable buildings are Daresbury at 67 Fendalton Road and the Christchurch Municipal Chambers.[4]
In the 1926 King's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.[5]